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I could try to say: then don't take a piss while watching... 

I've read about problems with PowerDVD and hybernation. Are the comps with a prob on different power settings than the others? Try to not let it go to hybernation or try to change the power off settings. Are they maybe in different powermode settings (for laptops maybe)?

Also, what's more similar between the ones that have the problem and the ones that don't? Both same processor? Same keyboard (the ones with power/hybernation buttons on it)? Same casings with power buttons?

I myself use VLC by the way. Which can also grab frames.

Maybe a useful link to a free Welsh translation service. Not sure if they will read your podcast though.. ;-)

Furthermore, google has a translation into Welsh as well.

@abstauber:

Zork - Grand Inquisitor?

The fortune telling machine = the Totemizer machine?

My Maniac Mansion Mania-Episode from 2007, "Episode 16 Reloaded" is ready for an english release. But first I need a native english speaking proofreader to take a look at the translation-file. Is there somebody who would like to do this (maybe someone who can understand german well?)?

I can give it a try....

Thanks to Peder:

Souls Quest
Steam Squares
One of a kind
The Secret Plan
A place without frontier
Writers Block


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By the way.... Peder collected them all in the AGS Archive...

The game is pretty much event driven so you must do one thing first before you can do another. Things become available after certain events, so:

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When you have the crime scene tape, try it on the wheel and it fails, you realizing it's too light. Then take the mouse from the computer and attach it to the tape. Try again on the wheel and succeed this time.

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If you can't take items or do things, try again after progressing, maybe you'll have more luck then. 

One game not mentioned on all the sites is Odot Tamat On, including source and thesis.

I can't download the game at all...
Please don't ask me in a couple of months if I've found a copy somewhere... ;-)
Wasn't the game interesting enough or is the full version already finished? 

Alright, I promised to play and I must say, no regrets. Haven't finished yet but saw enough to comment on.

You captured the look and feel of the old king's quest perfectly! Great sound, simplistic characters and backgrounds. There could have been more items and details in some of them but it's a good start. Every object and hotspot has it's reply so no boring clicks.

I also like the fact that you get the random events which gives the game just a little extra and less predictable character.

I encountered some bugs:

- The mountains (north of town) are referred to as hotspot2.
- There are several typo's.

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- When being harassed by the mage in the dark forest, you die. The game shows an hourglass and the restore/restart window but no buttons can be clicked.

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Well done. Keep up the good work.

A few tips:

- Stay at the scene, do not wander around.
- Look at everything around you.
- Repeat everything you read for yourself out loud.

If that won't help:

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There's a number in each sentence.

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You can still find that one at The Underdogs.

Sorry.... this one must have slipped through  :
I'm not able to play in the next few days but I'll promise it will be the first one in the new year.

I think it's the reply on this thread..

Not sure if it's of use but I use Xenu's Link Sleuth to check whether the links are still in tact or if I have to search for alternative download locations. It also detects 404 pages on other sites as well as your own. 

It's free so check it out. If you want an online checker, you can find one here.

Nice one if I don't play it too long 
Fun to see the extra options as well. However:
The ESC during the game doesn't really pause the game so when the game is over, you can't close the RESUME/QUIT window. Other than that, great fun!

Funny graphics. The music is nice at first, but then starts to become annoying. A bit too repetitive? I also crashed the game, while returning to the livingroom

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with the lion following me.

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in "room6.asc", line 43

Error: MoveCharacter: character not in current room.

I notice this happens also with other rooms (i.e. also when going back into the kitchen).

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Finished!  What a lovely story. A fairytale :-)  Found some small little issues (typo's, walkbehinds etc) but apart from that, very cute!

@ BlueAngel:
There will always be someone playing your game and give comments. Maybe not the most positive at first (depending on your game) but always critical and with tips on how to change or improve. That will give you the suggestion what to do next.

@Ben:
What was the name of that game?

Why not project the 100% score (devided by 2) over the cups? So 69% would become 3.5 cups. You're not tied to the 1-5 partition, are you?

Hey Leon, we have matching hats! You got yours from the pound shop like me, didn't you?

Yep, now you mention it. I actually didn't look. Ripped the first one I saw from the shelf and was surprised by the prize (can you be in a pound shop?  ) . And this one was a one size fits all (probably why you got it as well  ) Since my head tolerates less and less (even hair seems to have a problem   ) I was happy with this model! 

It's not really paper...

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...but when you go to the war shop and look at the poster on the far right, the shop keeper can help you. Look at what he gives you to discover the multiple use of it...

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